Even if Hackett doesn't win tonight (and I hope he does, of course)

[rockymountaindem]

This isn't over. The next election is only what, 14 months away? Who else do we have to run in this district? I'm guessing nobody.

So, if Hackett doesn't win tonight, he starts campaigning for 2006 tomorrow. He raises his visibility, hounds Schmidt and draws attention to every unpopular thing she does, and waits until 2006 and a real election year to increase the turnout (which favors Dems).

Given the unpopularity of elected officials, I don't think that Schmidt will make any new friends if she ends up winning.

If it doesn't go our way tonight, then it's advantage Hackett in round two.

Besides, even coming close in such a Republican district would be great and something to build on in the future.

Go Hackett!!!

[tk2kewl]

1. I say run him for Senate against DeWine

[mconvente]

2. great idea, but...

I hear that Hackett goes back to Iraq (more duty) if he doesn't win... Can anyone confirm/deny this??

[FrenchieCat]

3. That's what he said....

And you know....He'll probably have to watch his back for more than just Iraqi Insurgents.....

[rockymountaindem]

4. I haven't heard anything about that.

n/t

[buff2]

5. We saw him in person

and that is what he said. He will go back to Iraq if he loses.

[winga222]

6. I heard he was heading back to Iraq

for another 7-8 month stint. Unconfirmed. Of course he's never been in any real danger, not like those lads under constant fire in Alabama during 'Nam.....

[FrenchieCat]

7. You mean the ones with the rich daddies?

the chickenshithawk brigade? :rofl:

[winga222]

9. Seriously now

give W credit. I never heard of the Viet Cong making any real headway in Mobile. We know who to thank for that bit of homeland security.

[UrbScotty]

8. There are some candidates who have announced runs in '06

Go to www.politics1.com and see if someone is running in your district. If not, get someone to run.

Of course, you could run too. ;-)

[rockymountaindem]

10. Kick

Well, looks like we didn't win. But, as I said we could get this one back.